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Carnicería Novillo

B

1627 N 59th Ave, Phoenix 85035

Food Establishment - Meat Market · Permit FD2500672

Score based on 3 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

We last checked the county record 8 days ago (Sep 16, 2026). Any inspection since then would not appear here yet.

92
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

10006020252026Sep 22, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Feb 4, 2026 — Routine — score 92 (0 priority, 1 foundation, 3 core)May 20, 2026 — Routine — score 88 (0 priority, 2 foundation, 2 core)88
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history3 on record

2026

May 20, 2026Routine2 foundation2 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed when to wash, protecting food from contamination from the premises in the walk-in freezer and placement of sticky traps.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Did not observe a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) on staff. Discussed with person in charge to work towards acquiring a CFPM certificate. Person in charge is working on acquiring a CFPM certificate. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#10 — Adequate Handwashing Sinks, Properly Supplied and AccessiblePriority foundation5-205.11

Inspector's notes

Observed a handwashing sink that was completely blocked off by a large trash can. The trash can was relocated to a different area by the person in charge at time of inspection. Discussed with person in charge to ensure that the handwashing sink is maintained free and clear of obstructions/obstacles. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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5-205.11 - Priority Foundation: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no date marking on the open chubs of deli ham at the meat case. According to the person in charge, the chubs of deli meat had been opened within the last 2 days. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). *2ND CONSECUTIVE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.* Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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Repeat Violation 3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed several dead flies inside of the meat display case near the door sill. Also observed general debris in some places inside the meat display case. Discussed with person in charge to clean the inside of the meat display case. Also observed a large collection of food smears and debris inside of the walk-in cooler on the raw meats side in addition to large amounts of built-up food debris/residues on the floor. Discussed with person in charge to thoroughly clean the inside of the walk-in cooler, particularly the walls and floors. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

Feb 4, 2026Routine1 foundation3 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed storage of personal beverages.

#2 — Certified Food Protection ManagerCore2-102.12

Inspector's notes

Please ensure that there is at least one person present during all hours of operation with a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certificate. The person in charge is currently working towards acquiring their CFPM. A Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) is required to be on the premises during all hours of operation. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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2-102.12(A) - Core: Certified Food Protection Manager. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these resources on our website. https://www.maricopa.gov/5114/Food-Restaurants

#23 — Proper Date Marking and DispositionPriority foundation3-501.17

Inspector's notes

Observed no date marking on the open chubs of deli ham at the meat case. According to the person in charge, the chubs of deli meat had been opened within the last 2 days. All RTE/TCS foods were properly date marked at the time of inspection. RTE/TCS foods requiring date marking must be date marked within 24 hours and sold or discarded after 7 days (including the day it was made as day 1). Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-501.17 - Priority Foundation: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed boxes of meat inside of the walk-in freezer sitting on the floor. Discussed with person in charge that foods must be kept a minimum of 6 inches above the ground. Person in charge properly stored the food at time of inspection. Food must be stored at least 6 inches off the ground at all times to prevent contamination from the premises. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.12

Inspector's notes

Observed a large of amount of lint and other general dust/residues on the storage racks used to store the boxes of meats inside of the walk-in cooler. Discussed with person in charge to clean the storage racks in the walk-in cooler more frequently to prevent the buildup of lint and other debris on the storage racks. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions

2025

Sep 22, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

This address holds 4 food permits

Maricopa County issues a separate permit for each kitchen rather than for each restaurant name, so large properties hold several. Each is inspected and scored on its own. The county does not publish which kitchen serves which venue.

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 16, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →